This is a first, this video was uploaded a few hours ago and commenters brought it to my attention that there was a constant audio buzz throughout the video. Thank you to commenter Mason Thrill and others for pointing it out! For whatever reason it was basically inaudible on the speakers hooked up to my computer setup but extremely audible when played through headphones or phone speakers. Some sort of interference/static from the microphone setup used. After a little bit of noise removal the video was re-rendered and re-uploaded and I believe that the buzz is gone, to the best of my ability to hear it/remove it. Sorry to the dozen people who commented on the first upload, I will try to make sure this does not happen again! Hope everyone can find something to enjoy in this change-of-pace video, even if you have to fast forward through most of it.
not just that but the valve cover grommet, vacuum hose and nitrile o ring are all oil resistant rubbers as they naturally come into contact with oil, the blanking grommet on the other hand may not be
It's probably not people moaning for the sake of moaning, or trying to be malicious. Back in the day, the "Natural" rubbers used on cars DID react with oils. I've seen door seals on a 70's ford that had turned to a swollen sticky mess because the owner used to grease them up yearly to prevent the seals from freezing the door shut in winter. So I think the real reason for all the comments was probably because of "Common knowledge" (that is now outdated) still being passed down to the younger generation.
This exactly. 99% of the comments on these kind of videos (especially the angry ones) are just basement dwellers who have never turned a wrench in their life. They just parrot things they've heard to try and look knowledgeable.
I went into one of the local hardware store to get some PVC pipe for our classes winter carnival, and right next to the cash register was a bottle of blinker fluid, filled with liquid too. Fake, but definitely surprised me for a minute
I have to say this is the most scientific and most classy way to prove some people wrong, I was on the floor when you revealed what you are referring to. Its very interesting to see what kind of info people put under the microscope. Great video! Learned a lot.
I’m a mechanic with over 20 years experience, and I can honestly say that I also have NEVER seen any problems with using penetrating fluids to lubricate rubber parts for instillation purposes. I’d much rather risk a minor swelling over years than a damaged part that has to be specially ordered. That being said, I usually use synthetic caliper grease to lubricate sticking rubber parts. Love your videos
@@revolutionday1 i use silicone based spray or grease on all rubber or rubberised parts that need lubricating that might possibly seize over time (like brake caliper sliders) and that (like also some caliper sliders) ANY amount of swelling in the rubbers would be a negative thing. for the record im also a mechanic with almost 30 years experience.
@@revolutionday1 l love how people qualify themselves by time served. OP, ive been chasing women way the fuck longer than that, i doesn't mean however that im any fucking good at it!
Thank you for taking the time to preform this experiment. It puts many of my questions to rest. On vacuum hoses, I increase the inner diameter slightly with needle nose pliers.
that ending made me so happy. I have been a viewer for a while and appreciated your professional and high quality videos so its great to see you just wildin out.
Great video and I'm glad you proved your point. To all the people that made a big deal about this IT'S A FREAKING $3 PART. I don't care if FDP cuts it's in half installs the 2 pieces then silicones them back together. A lot of people forget this channel, like many many car channels are here to entertain and share their progress of their projects. Not to be a Haynes manual. Thank you for the great videos FDP.
Thank you! We have been using Silicone Spray Lubricant (mostly WD-40 brand due to the lower cost) for most of the rubber and other compositions of seals and moldings in our ambulances, Fire apparatus and rescue vehicles now for over 3 years. The pliability and longevity SEEMS to be significantly better than the days when we used to use WD-40 (the “original” WD-40 kerosene type product). If you think rubber seals and hoses used in more consumer type items / in vehicles / etc… and other products are expensive…. When we have to order replacements for our fleet of emergency vehicles, IF the parts are still available, the costs are usually astronomical. Preventing rotting of materials with such an inexpensive and easy way…. It’s a no brainer.
Sir, I am truly impressed by the level of detail and accuracy in your video content. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your efforts. I wanted to share how your video has been particularly helpful to me. I live in India, and I've noticed that products I receive from the USA, such as shoes or laptops, often have issues with rubber parts drying out and deteriorating. This happened to the laptop my uncle sent me from the USA. I was unsure if using WD-40 would be a good solution to preserve the rubber. After watching your video, I decided to spray WD-40 on my laptop to prevent the rubber from becoming sticky due to the excessive heat here in India. The rubber now looks much better, and I hope that treating it with WD-40 will extend the lifespan of my laptop’s body. Thank you once again for your valuable advice.
Marvelous application, and tremendous determination on your part. ''Soapy water '' being the most effective, after all, was rather amusing. That's very much.
LOVE THE END OF THE VIDEO Made me laugh my ass off if you have more videos like this please put them out trust me I will watch them all already have though but still I’m still watching
Thank you so much for making this video! I was thinking about making a video about the same thing from all the comments my videos get when I show me using wd40. People with no actually experience or knowledge working on stuff act like wd40 is like spraying acid on stuff. 😂. Wd40 doesn't hurt anything which is why I use it so much. Great video!
I think your rule-of-thumb is that if the component is designed to be regularly exposed to oil in the course of normal use, then you can put WD-40 on it. The clear point of differentiation here is NITRILE rubber.
Ive been an automotive technician for 30 years and in that 30 years I've used WD40 for 100's maybe 1000's of different things and never had any issues . Remember You do need to shake it before using , whatever it's made out of does separate
absolutely brilliant, I was laughing so much at the end, I use WD40 for the same, the cars we work on are 30-40 years old so the old rubber has perished massively, Its very minimal what WD40 will do when you factor in heat/oil/fuel/weather, great videos :) keep them coming, 👍🏻 love the channel :)
I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and efforts. Its your car, your choices and your money. Who is anyone to say how you should or should not do anything to your car. And stepping back, it's a few small sprays to aid in installation. Come on, anyone that would comment on such a small thing needs to think about their own choices in life that has led to them comment online. Love your channel and your approach. Something you said in one of your episodes still resonates with me. Paraphrasing, by working on the vehicle you make it Your car. You connect with it with the time and energy you put into it.
You know some impostor has been doing your voice overs? A recent video said "especially" not the classic Fuzzy Dice "expecially". I was concerned you'd been replaced on the sly, you know like that time Paul McCartney died. Glad to have the genuine you back behind the mic.
I restore cars for a living, we use WD-40 ALL THE TIME specifically for shining up old rubber grommets and hoses that we need to re-use. It really helps bring back they’re luster and makes them nice and black again. I honestly never thought about it deteriorating them, but it’s good to know it’s alright, thanks
That’s some really interesting results because my personal experience with O-Rings for pressure Washer hoses (European style) have resulted in the O-Rings swelling and quickly deteriorating if sprayed to help lubricate when tightening the hose into the pressure washer and wand. After destroying all the O-Rings before even a single season was up i switched to silicone grease which gave mixed results (some O-Rings did fine others not so much). Eventually I switched to NYOGEL 760G a silica thickened synthetic hydrocarbon grease which i purchased for 12v DC automotive wiring as silicone grease hardens over time. While this stuff is pretty pricey $22 (Feb 2024) for 50g/ 1.75oz tube, a small amount goes a long ways. What makes it worth it for me is it’s now my single go to choice for ALL my electrical(Residential & Automotive) and plumbing (O-ring + valve sealing/lubricating) needs. For those only familiar with quick disconnect couplers wondering why I was needing to lubricate my pressure washer hose connection o-rings, the M22 Euro use a very different method for connecting that requires tightening onto a thread, not very fast but a preferred choice for hot water and eliminating leaks.
This is the most elaborate “go fuck yourselves” video ever made. Kudos good Sir. This channel is amazing and i love that you made such a thorough video about this you’re an amazing mechanic. Love how you stuck it to the haters with this lol. Keep up the good work man. Love the channel.
My god the silence is so loud on this one, the number of keyboard experts & other influencers that forbided the WD-40 the past 15 years & promoted just about every other shit products other than the only one product that would've worked with absolutely no problems whatsoever, it was really all in a one simple petroleum can not more! This is a shock even for me
Great video 👍 thanks for the experiment. As others have said, in the past (and on those EPDM vaccum hoses) this may have mattered due to the rubber chemistry. But modern materials like nitrile, viton, and PVC, its pretty much a moot point. Also, I noticed you missed a spot with the WD-40. Make sure you go back with a second gallon or else there could be big problems.
When working on an old engine I soak the engine bay in WD-40. It seems to soften plastic, rubber and wiring. It also softens old grease and grime and makes it come off easier later on. The biggest problem with o-rings and grommets is where they're being made these days overseas, they just aren't to same level of quality that they once were.
Been working on cars/bikes over 20 years, never known wd40 to degrade rubber parts... Fuzzy Dice 1 Internet experts 0. I wonder if those making these claims have ever picked up a wrench...
nice job, as you went thru each step i kept coming up with, "what about heat changes..." "what about longevity..." "what about... very thorough test with convincing results and analysis. the ending was hilarious.
Im glad you did this, but I've used WD-40 for years to coat the inside of hoses to get them on. It just works and I've had no issues with deterioration. Don't fall for the trolls, even though in this case it gave you a pretty good video.
I sometimes spray a little bit of wd40 on old worn out weather stripping and exterior seals.... I am unsure where I got that idea from but its something we do here. It cleans it really well, tends to make it shine, feels softer and newer to the touch, and best of all, protects it like a wax and makes sure moss and stuff doesnt grow again for a while. I've done it on my 22yo daily when I got it over a year ago and haven't seen any change since, the car spends 99% of its time outside. If you don't use too much I don't see any issues really.
There was some color change on soaked test set, so there could be tiny amount of rubber material that got released, or it could be from the film canister or manufacturing process of rubber. Could it be that nitrile rubber compound has evolved and fine tuned over time and it was earlier mixes that did get harmed by wd-40, or simply wd chancing their mix over time to fit new safety standards and maybe they did notice such effect and modified the mix in secret, cause if that was the case it would been huge blow to brand. It well as be that rubber parts being ruined were never nitrile rubber but other compounds that do get damaged. I dont think this experiment proves with out the doubt that wd wont eat rubber part, only that it wont eat modern nitrile parts. Other mixes of plastic and rubber are still in question. Still thank you for doing the test!
My personal concern about using WD40 as mounting lubricant on the valve cover is the solvent used into the mixture, which could alterate/disgregate partially the engine oil. In a real world scenario, with a reasonable amount of spray, should not matter, but the smaller engines used in europe have a lot less oil than V6 and V8 engineered into US. In any case, I hope that sooner or later the company will send you a couple of big cans, with a card: "Thanks for talking about our products". It's not even ad, it's just being thankful for using it and telling why.
so let me get this right, don't soak your PC V grommit in WD40 because the hydrocarbons will ruin the rubber but this same grommet will actually seal actual motor oil, gas and other hydrocarbons in the valve cover?
This other mechanic "Scotty Kilmer" has said if memory serves me right that silicone spray damages o2 sensors .that's why one should be careful when using silicone spray in the engine compartment. Thanks
May I add, typical o-rings and grommets benefit by using dielectric grease or "tune up grease" typically used for spark plugs and such. Its almost clear, very slight white thick silicone based grease. It will not harm rubber products with long term exposure. Amoung others, it was tested over 20 years on a hot tub filter O-ring 1/4" x 8" in Dia. without expansion over term.
WD40 is actually the best thing I've found to clean the gunk from the rubber tires of slotcars. You would think it would cause the cars to slide all over the track, but it practice it has the opposite effect and the tires become nice and grippy. WD40 works great on motorcycle rubber handgrips too. Cleans them and leaves them slightly sticky unlike protective products like Armor All, 303, or Mother's Protectant which leaves them slippery.
My Dad owns a commercial car wash, which sees traffic from heavy trucks, and he's been using WD-40 to clean grease (meaning 5th wheel and all others you can imagine) off of the hoses for 32 years and counting. Never had a problem from it. That said, he also washes the hoses off when he's done... but 32 years is a long ass time regardless.
Hey there, is used WD-40 on the gaps of front weindheld as i saw some rust in there and then i wiped it with cotton buds. But some WD surely will be staying there into the gaps after spraying . Will that harm the windshield silicone? And will that cause water leakage ino the car?
Film like in "film canisters"? If that's the case it's from before we had digital cameras, and had cameras that use film rolls. We used to store them in canisters like these when we sent them in to be developed.
Very interesting experiment and the results are pretty much as expected. My personal choice for installing seals/gaskets/orings is rubber grease because excess can be wiped off with a rag with no solvents/cleaners and any inside the engine will dissolve in oil. Silicone spray is definitely my choice for door seals and exhaust hangers however.
I like silicone spray for just about everything these days just because it works awesome. A little Windex on a rag tags the excess off fine for me. I don't normally worry about it too much.
Is it a problem if I put the small rubber before the filter cartridge then the cartridge? Knowing that it should have been place on the outside of it? Will it cause a problem or I can wait till the next oil change?
The PCV grommet is exposed to motor oil and blow-by gases. Vacuum hose is not meant to resist oils, fuel or solvents it is meant to hold up mostly to just air. That is why we have to use the right hose material for brakes, fuel or other chemicals.
The results were as expected except for the standard grommets and the vacuum hoses were expected but I don't understand why they've made that way: - the valve cover grommets are intended to be used in an environment where they will be in contact with a petroleum spray, basically what WD40 is - the O-ring is often used for sealing oily liquids - the vacuum hose doesn't make sense, but was expected- it's often exposed to petroleum also, heck, it's used to connect the PCV valve that is stuck in the grommet that is made of something petroleum safe, but it's well known that if you want a hose that doesn't break down when exposed to oil/fuel you need to buy fuel rated hose. Standardhose, heater hose, vacuum hose... will break down. BTW, that swelling/softening continues as long as exposed, and eventually, it turns into a mush that will fall apart. For a while, Craftsman Pro series screwdrivers came with handles made of the same stuff and if you got them soaked with a petroleum-based solvent they would swell if enough of it got on the handle the handle would fall off the screwdriver. - The standard grommets were surprising- they're designed to be used where wires or similar stuff goes through a hole in sheet metal or plastic to prevent them from getting chafed. There's no reason to make them petroleum safe for 99% of what they get used for. I would assume that the reason the vacuum hose is made of a rubber that absorbs petroleum is that it's cheaper and will last "long enough," but if it's cheaper you'd expect standard grommets to be made of the same cheaper stuff.
Glad to see you put them back into the test containers gotta know how theyll be in 30 years Maybe weve been missing out on a use for WD40, not that we need more.
This is a first, this video was uploaded a few hours ago and commenters brought it to my attention that there was a constant audio buzz throughout the video. Thank you to commenter Mason Thrill and others for pointing it out! For whatever reason it was basically inaudible on the speakers hooked up to my computer setup but extremely audible when played through headphones or phone speakers. Some sort of interference/static from the microphone setup used. After a little bit of noise removal the video was re-rendered and re-uploaded and I believe that the buzz is gone, to the best of my ability to hear it/remove it. Sorry to the dozen people who commented on the first upload, I will try to make sure this does not happen again!
Hope everyone can find something to enjoy in this change-of-pace video, even if you have to fast forward through most of it.
You are the best
No buzz here on either my HT setup or my laptop. So, correction corrected correctly!
All the pros use WD-80 because it's twice as good.
No problem man!
Fuzzy Dice Projects I was wondering why the video went private.
This video had project farm vibes.
I clicked on this thinking thats what it was😂😂
I’d did indeed
Imagine if Project Farm & Fuzzy Dice Projects collabed 👀
@@randomname4522 same!! 🤣😂
Jeremy Hill Fuzzy Farm Dice Projects?
No, no. It's heat cycles that ruin rubber, therefore never ever start your engine once it's built!
Dang bro ive been starting my engine all these years 😭 I'll make sure i don't anymore once i change them seals
Zackly
You also won't get any oil leaks if you don't put any oil in the engine.
Actually UV does more damage than any other to synthetics. Unless temperatures exceed their intended purposes.
not just that but the valve cover grommet, vacuum hose and nitrile o ring are all oil resistant rubbers as they naturally come into contact with oil, the blanking grommet on the other hand may not be
I live in Brazil. Here the price of the Wd40 is very expensive. I don't use it in the car anymore, I use it as perfume when I go on a date.
Br representando no inglês kkkk
@@luizfelipedias3533 tem que chorar né kkkk tá muito caro
@@fearless_ambassador_ambo
kkkkk. Good
@Fergustine Feart Works well 😂
Name something in Brazil that isn’t expensive. The list will be shorter I bet
You've got to love the Internet Experts.
J Allen no but still shut up and just watch
they aren't just on the internet. Go to the bank and talk to a financial advisor.
This just proves that these keyboard mechanics are just blowing smoke out of their asses
Too much WD-40 in the tailpipe
It's probably not people moaning for the sake of moaning, or trying to be malicious.
Back in the day, the "Natural" rubbers used on cars DID react with oils. I've seen door seals on a 70's ford that had turned to a swollen sticky mess because the owner used to grease them up yearly to prevent the seals from freezing the door shut in winter. So I think the real reason for all the comments was probably because of "Common knowledge" (that is now outdated) still being passed down to the younger generation.
It depends on what type of rubber, some are fine with petroleum oils and some are not.
This exactly. 99% of the comments on these kind of videos (especially the angry ones) are just basement dwellers who have never turned a wrench in their life. They just parrot things they've heard to try and look knowledgeable.
Just wait until you melt or fuck up a piece of plastic with brake clean. Ur gonna be paranoid.
clearly you should only use pcv installation fluid. its next to the blinker fluid in the parts stores..
I went into one of the local hardware store to get some PVC pipe for our classes winter carnival, and right next to the cash register was a bottle of blinker fluid, filled with liquid too. Fake, but definitely surprised me for a minute
Strange, I found it next to the franistats.
If you can't find it look next to the muffler bearings...
I have to say this is the most scientific and most classy way to prove some people wrong, I was on the floor when you revealed what you are referring to. Its very interesting to see what kind of info people put under the microscope. Great video! Learned a lot.
Like Fortnine (F9) who does motorcycles and blows myths by experiments
Best ending every, I put WD40 in my morning coffee..
Makes it go down smoother
I’m a mechanic with over 20 years experience, and I can honestly say that I also have NEVER seen any problems with using penetrating fluids to lubricate rubber parts for instillation purposes. I’d much rather risk a minor swelling over years than a damaged part that has to be specially ordered. That being said, I usually use synthetic caliper grease to lubricate sticking rubber parts. Love your videos
In your "over 20 years experience" I'm wondering if you've ever happened to hear of something called....I dunno'...."silicone spray"?
@@revolutionday1 i use silicone based spray or grease on all rubber or rubberised parts that need lubricating that might possibly seize over time (like brake caliper sliders) and that (like also some caliper sliders) ANY amount of swelling in the rubbers would be a negative thing.
for the record im also a mechanic with almost 30 years experience.
@@revolutionday1 l love how people qualify themselves by time served. OP, ive been chasing women way the fuck longer than that, i doesn't mean however that im any fucking good at it!
If it truly caused problems it would be the biggest scam ever.. because every shop uses WD40 liberally and it cross contaminates EVERYTHING.
Simply shocked that 20 yrs of experience trumps YT keyboard jockies cuz they are the smarteest a-holes on earth, so they tell us...
The end had me laughing my ass off 😂
Thank you for taking the time to preform this experiment. It puts many of my questions to rest. On vacuum hoses, I increase the inner diameter slightly with needle nose pliers.
that ending made me so happy. I have been a viewer for a while and appreciated your professional and high quality videos so its great to see you just wildin out.
Omg, what a thorough, quality experiment! I always wanted to know the effect of wd40! Thanks so much for this!
28:15 brilliant :) thats why we love this channel
Great video and I'm glad you proved your point. To all the people that made a big deal about this IT'S A FREAKING $3 PART. I don't care if FDP cuts it's in half installs the 2 pieces then silicones them back together. A lot of people forget this channel, like many many car channels are here to entertain and share their progress of their projects. Not to be a Haynes manual. Thank you for the great videos FDP.
Thank you!
We have been using Silicone Spray Lubricant (mostly WD-40 brand due to the lower cost) for most of the rubber and other compositions of seals and moldings in our ambulances, Fire apparatus and rescue vehicles now for over 3 years.
The pliability and longevity SEEMS to be significantly better than the days when we used to use WD-40 (the “original” WD-40 kerosene type product).
If you think rubber seals and hoses used in more consumer type items / in vehicles / etc…
and other products are expensive…. When we have to order replacements for our fleet of emergency vehicles, IF the parts are still available, the costs are usually astronomical.
Preventing rotting of materials with such an inexpensive and easy way…. It’s a no brainer.
OMG…absolutely hilarious ending. Loved it!!!
This was as scientific as you could have possibly done considering your situation, plus the ending was fantastic :D
almost he didn't weigh the items.
Sir, I am truly impressed by the level of detail and accuracy in your video content. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your efforts.
I wanted to share how your video has been particularly helpful to me. I live in India, and I've noticed that products I receive from the USA, such as shoes or laptops, often have issues with rubber parts drying out and deteriorating. This happened to the laptop my uncle sent me from the USA. I was unsure if using WD-40 would be a good solution to preserve the rubber.
After watching your video, I decided to spray WD-40 on my laptop to prevent the rubber from becoming sticky due to the excessive heat here in India. The rubber now looks much better, and I hope that treating it with WD-40 will extend the lifespan of my laptop’s body. Thank you once again for your valuable advice.
Marvelous application, and tremendous determination on your part.
''Soapy water '' being the most effective, after all, was rather amusing.
That's very much.
LOVE THE END OF THE VIDEO Made me laugh my ass off if you have more videos like this please put them out trust me I will watch them all already have though but still I’m still watching
Matthew Caldwell haha
Thank you so much for making this video! I was thinking about making a video about the same thing from all the comments my videos get when I show me using wd40. People with no actually experience or knowledge working on stuff act like wd40 is like spraying acid on stuff. 😂. Wd40 doesn't hurt anything which is why I use it so much.
Great video!
OMG I love the added humor in this video~! I wouldn't mind seeing more of that~!
That’s was awesome and educational . Wd40 and PB blaster are my top performers. Thanks for testing!
I would like to see an experiment like this with silicone spray.
I think your rule-of-thumb is that
if the component is designed to be regularly exposed to oil in the course of normal use,
then you can put WD-40 on it.
The clear point of differentiation here is NITRILE rubber.
Ive been an automotive technician for 30 years and in that 30 years I've used WD40 for 100's maybe 1000's of different things and never had any issues .
Remember You do need to shake it before using , whatever it's made out of does separate
absolutely brilliant, I was laughing so much at the end, I use WD40 for the same, the cars we work on are 30-40 years old so the old rubber has perished massively, Its very minimal what WD40 will do when you factor in heat/oil/fuel/weather, great videos :) keep them coming, 👍🏻 love the channel :)
I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and efforts. Its your car, your choices and your money. Who is anyone to say how you should or should not do anything to your car. And stepping back, it's a few small sprays to aid in installation. Come on, anyone that would comment on such a small thing needs to think about their own choices in life that has led to them comment online.
Love your channel and your approach. Something you said in one of your episodes still resonates with me. Paraphrasing, by working on the vehicle you make it Your car. You connect with it with the time and energy you put into it.
You know some impostor has been doing your voice overs? A recent video said "especially" not the classic Fuzzy Dice "expecially". I was concerned you'd been replaced on the sly, you know like that time Paul McCartney died. Glad to have the genuine you back behind the mic.
I restore cars for a living, we use WD-40 ALL THE TIME specifically for shining up old rubber grommets and hoses that we need to re-use. It really helps bring back they’re luster and makes them nice and black again. I honestly never thought about it deteriorating them, but it’s good to know it’s alright, thanks
The rubber grommets were designed to be exposed to engine oil. So WD-40 didn't affect it. But I would not use it for vacuum or radiator hoses.
Fuzzy Farm Projects
Lol I was watching the old upload them boom it was gone 😂
That’s some really interesting results because my personal experience with O-Rings for pressure Washer hoses (European style) have resulted in the O-Rings swelling and quickly deteriorating if sprayed to help lubricate when tightening the hose into the pressure washer and wand. After destroying all the O-Rings before even a single season was up i switched to silicone grease which gave mixed results (some O-Rings did fine others not so much).
Eventually I switched to NYOGEL 760G a silica thickened synthetic hydrocarbon grease which i purchased for 12v DC automotive wiring as silicone grease hardens over time. While this stuff is pretty pricey $22 (Feb 2024) for 50g/ 1.75oz tube, a small amount goes a long ways. What makes it worth it for me is it’s now my single go to choice for ALL my electrical(Residential & Automotive) and plumbing (O-ring + valve sealing/lubricating) needs.
For those only familiar with quick disconnect couplers wondering why I was needing to lubricate my pressure washer hose connection o-rings, the M22 Euro use a very different method for connecting that requires tightening onto a thread, not very fast but a preferred choice for hot water and eliminating leaks.
This is the most elaborate “go fuck yourselves” video ever made. Kudos good Sir. This channel is amazing and i love that you made such a thorough video about this you’re an amazing mechanic. Love how you stuck it to the haters with this lol. Keep up the good work man. Love the channel.
My god the silence is so loud on this one, the number of keyboard experts & other influencers that forbided the WD-40 the past 15 years & promoted just about every other shit products other than the only one product that would've worked with absolutely no problems whatsoever, it was really all in a one simple petroleum can not more!
This is a shock even for me
Great video. Very informative. I really enjoy the channel. Keep up the good work.
That was fun and a great presentation! Subscribed!
That was a great experiment!! Thank-you !!!! Cheers from Canada
Great video 👍 thanks for the experiment. As others have said, in the past (and on those EPDM vaccum hoses) this may have mattered due to the rubber chemistry. But modern materials like nitrile, viton, and PVC, its pretty much a moot point.
Also, I noticed you missed a spot with the WD-40. Make sure you go back with a second gallon or else there could be big problems.
I did not think I would cry laugh at a video today lmfao! What a wild ride as always.
When working on an old engine I soak the engine bay in WD-40. It seems to soften plastic, rubber and wiring. It also softens old grease and grime and makes it come off easier later on. The biggest problem with o-rings and grommets is where they're being made these days overseas, they just aren't to same level of quality that they once were.
Cracking sense of humor at the ending, made me chuckle.
Glad i stuck around till the end.
People tried making a point, you made a better point with interesting results
Favorite part of this episode... “this engine has overheated... well... lets not worry about how many times”
More of these please!
Yeah, I’m still gonna use WD-40
Been working on cars/bikes over 20 years, never known wd40 to degrade rubber parts... Fuzzy Dice 1 Internet experts 0. I wonder if those making these claims have ever picked up a wrench...
Those armchair mechanics......
nice job, as you went thru each step i kept coming up with, "what about heat changes..." "what about longevity..." "what about... very thorough test with convincing results and analysis. the ending was hilarious.
Funniest ending i have ever seen in my life. Laugh so hard keep up the good work mate!
One of my favorite channels
The ending was hilarious. BTW, the V8 swap into an S10/Blazer body is by far my favorite combination ever. I bet it's a blast to drive.
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I want to spray wd40 on ball joints, and rubber bushes on car suspension parts. Would it be ok? To make them last longer and not squeak..
Man, that ending alone earned you a like lmao
Im glad you did this, but I've used WD-40 for years to coat the inside of hoses to get them on. It just works and I've had no issues with deterioration. Don't fall for the trolls, even though in this case it gave you a pretty good video.
I sometimes spray a little bit of wd40 on old worn out weather stripping and exterior seals.... I am unsure where I got that idea from but its something we do here. It cleans it really well, tends to make it shine, feels softer and newer to the touch, and best of all, protects it like a wax and makes sure moss and stuff doesnt grow again for a while.
I've done it on my 22yo daily when I got it over a year ago and haven't seen any change since, the car spends 99% of its time outside. If you don't use too much I don't see any issues really.
I find most swelling unfortunately is temporary. 🤦♂️👍👍
A blue pill MAY help you keeping that swelling for a little longer.
Very good video man, thank you!
Awesome epilog!
Ending is hilarity galore
There was some color change on soaked test set, so there could be tiny amount of rubber material that got released, or it could be from the film canister or manufacturing process of rubber.
Could it be that nitrile rubber compound has evolved and fine tuned over time and it was earlier mixes that did get harmed by wd-40, or simply wd chancing their mix over time to fit new safety standards and maybe they did notice such effect and modified the mix in secret, cause if that was the case it would been huge blow to brand.
It well as be that rubber parts being ruined were never nitrile rubber but other compounds that do get damaged. I dont think this experiment proves with out the doubt that wd wont eat rubber part, only that it wont eat modern nitrile parts. Other mixes of plastic and rubber are still in question. Still thank you for doing the test!
Don't forget the classic option of spitting on it, a solid choice of lubricant for installing tight coolant and vacuum hoses on pipes.
Wow this was timely because some idiot I work with recently told me I shouldn't use wd-40 on rubber parts. Loved the ending too.
Is it time for a follow up on this yet!?! I think it is!
My personal concern about using WD40 as mounting lubricant on the valve cover is the solvent used into the mixture, which could alterate/disgregate partially the engine oil.
In a real world scenario, with a reasonable amount of spray, should not matter, but the smaller engines used in europe have a lot less oil than V6 and V8 engineered into US.
In any case, I hope that sooner or later the company will send you a couple of big cans, with a card: "Thanks for talking about our products".
It's not even ad, it's just being thankful for using it and telling why.
so let me get this right, don't soak your PC V grommit in WD40 because the hydrocarbons will ruin the rubber but this same grommet will actually seal actual motor oil, gas and other hydrocarbons in the valve cover?
Excellent video!
This other mechanic "Scotty Kilmer" has said if memory serves me right that silicone spray damages o2 sensors .that's why one should be careful when using silicone spray in the engine compartment. Thanks
There's nothing like a glass of WD40 to quench the thirst on a hot day. There's the added benefit of never having to worry about constipation. 😂
Wait a minute. where did you find film canisters in 2020, and how did you know what they were? :)
I laughed so hard at the end. Well done sir!
21:20 Saying Hello as a Taiwanese viewer :)
May I add, typical o-rings and grommets benefit by using dielectric grease or "tune up grease" typically used for spark plugs and such. Its almost clear, very slight white thick silicone based grease. It will not harm rubber products with long term exposure. Amoung others, it was tested over 20 years on a hot tub filter O-ring 1/4" x 8" in Dia. without expansion over term.
What is the best thing to use to protect rubber? Especially rubber hoses
Excellent test video!! Thank you
The laughing at them end was the same caliber of laugh I give from seeing every jackass movie for the first time 🤣🤣🤣 Jesus Christ that was awesome
Is silicon spray safe on synthetic rubber like auto bushings?
You guys are killing me with that blazer. Would really love to see you repair/replace the drivers front corner of that thing.. plz.. :(
i love how he dumps a whole quart bottle of water on the fucking v8 like YES this is wd-40
WD40 is actually the best thing I've found to clean the gunk from the rubber tires of slotcars. You would think it would cause the cars to slide all over the track, but it practice it has the opposite effect and the tires become nice and grippy.
WD40 works great on motorcycle rubber handgrips too. Cleans them and leaves them slightly sticky unlike protective products like Armor All, 303, or Mother's Protectant which leaves them slippery.
My Dad owns a commercial car wash, which sees traffic from heavy trucks, and he's been using WD-40 to clean grease (meaning 5th wheel and all others you can imagine) off of the hoses for 32 years and counting. Never had a problem from it.
That said, he also washes the hoses off when he's done... but 32 years is a long ass time regardless.
Works good to remove some adhesives too
Man, that ending...LMAO!! You shouldnt have any problem with constipation anytime soon! :-)))
Hey there, is used WD-40 on the gaps of front weindheld as i saw some rust in there and then i wiped it with cotton buds. But some WD surely will be staying there into the gaps after spraying . Will that harm the windshield silicone? And will that cause water leakage ino the car?
Very Good and interesting Video!
What is this "film" you speak of?🙂
Film like in "film canisters"?
If that's the case it's from before we had digital cameras, and had cameras that use film rolls.
We used to store them in canisters like these when we sent them in to be developed.
I believe three people got it, & then there's you. Thank you, Captain Obvious!
Yes, but what is the film strength compared with honey?
Where did you get the film canisters this day and age?
Very interesting experiment and the results are pretty much as expected. My personal choice for installing seals/gaskets/orings is rubber grease because excess can be wiped off with a rag with no solvents/cleaners and any inside the engine will dissolve in oil. Silicone spray is definitely my choice for door seals and exhaust hangers however.
I like silicone spray for just about everything these days just because it works awesome. A little Windex on a rag tags the excess off fine for me. I don't normally worry about it too much.
Is it a problem if I put the small rubber before the filter cartridge then the cartridge? Knowing that it should have been place on the outside of it? Will it cause a problem or I can wait till the next oil change?
What would be the best all around spray protectant/lube/inhibitor for hitting metal AND rubber parts in my engine bay?
What you didn't weigh each individually???? OMG :) Interesting experiment man
The PCV grommet is exposed to motor oil and blow-by gases. Vacuum hose is not meant to resist oils, fuel or solvents it is meant to hold up mostly to just air. That is why we have to use the right hose material for brakes, fuel or other chemicals.
So, if one wants to restore/protect small rubber parts, say rubber wheels or tracks on old toys like Transformers or GI JOE, WD-40 should be OK?
good, thorough, long ---- but good : )
The results were as expected except for the standard grommets and the vacuum hoses were expected but I don't understand why they've made that way:
- the valve cover grommets are intended to be used in an environment where they will be in contact with a petroleum spray, basically what WD40 is
- the O-ring is often used for sealing oily liquids
- the vacuum hose doesn't make sense, but was expected- it's often exposed to petroleum also, heck, it's used to connect the PCV valve that is stuck in the grommet that is made of something petroleum safe, but it's well known that if you want a hose that doesn't break down when exposed to oil/fuel you need to buy fuel rated hose. Standardhose, heater hose, vacuum hose... will break down. BTW, that swelling/softening continues as long as exposed, and eventually, it turns into a mush that will fall apart. For a while, Craftsman Pro series screwdrivers came with handles made of the same stuff and if you got them soaked with a petroleum-based solvent they would swell if enough of it got on the handle the handle would fall off the screwdriver.
- The standard grommets were surprising- they're designed to be used where wires or similar stuff goes through a hole in sheet metal or plastic to prevent them from getting chafed. There's no reason to make them petroleum safe for 99% of what they get used for. I would assume that the reason the vacuum hose is made of a rubber that absorbs petroleum is that it's cheaper and will last "long enough," but if it's cheaper you'd expect standard grommets to be made of the same cheaper stuff.
Glad to see you put them back into the test containers
gotta know how theyll be in 30 years
Maybe weve been missing out on a use for WD40, not that we need more.
Sprayed my rubber bushing with WD40 everyone is telling me my suspension will be deteriorating soon, so glad I found this